ShamRock N Run
ShamRock N Run is a running race on August 1, 2026 in Waterloo, IA, with an entry fee of $35.
- Date
- August 1, 2026 (9 days to go)
- Price
- $35
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Are you ready for the annual ShamRock N Run 5k race?! Race date is Saturday, August 1st, 2026 at 9am! Our event is held during the Iowa Irish Fest in downtown Waterloo, Iowa--the midwest's BEST Irish festival! Online registration is OPEN! And it is the Festival's 20th year--don't miss the celebration!
Early packet pickup / walk-up registration will be: at the Iowa Irish Fest on Friday, July 31st from 4:00pm-7:00pm, at Main Gate Entrance 1 in downtown Waterloo. Race day packet pickup and walk-up registration begins at 7:30am Saturday morning and the race begins at 9am!
Your weekend pass into the Irish Fest is NOT included in your 5k registration. For those age 16 and older, click the Add-On option to add a Fest pass for only $25! They are $40 at the gate so this is an excellent savings! You will pick up your Fest wristband pass at race packet pickup times (see above). Please contact us if you need to make other arrangements to pick up your Fest pass. Age 15 and under gain free entrance to the Fest so no ticket is required for them. Each registrant will receive a T-shirt, snacks, water, and free beer with their entry. Wear your best Irish-themed gear, bring the whole family, and come join us for a fun-filled race and weekend!
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
84°
Typical Low
63°
Chance of Rain
28%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Waterloo Muni Ap, 5 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Waterloo, IA
Population
66,947
as of 2023
City Elevation
862 ft
Nearest Airport
ALO
Waterloo Regional Airport · 6 mi
Major Hub
DSM
Des Moines International Airport · 94 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Race Location
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Waiting For?
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9
Days to train
- Race
- ShamRock N Run
- Date
- August 1, 2026
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ShamRock N Run
Aug 1, 2026